The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Why I'm Putting 100x Bleach on My Face : 1450

Apr 16, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Dave Asprey interviews Justin Gardner about hypochlorous acid, a medical-grade antimicrobial that mimics the body’s natural immune response to accelerate wound healing. They discuss its superiority over traditional antibiotics like Neosporin, its safety profile, and its effectiveness against bacteria and biofilms without damaging healthy tissue. The episode also covers the importance of product stability, the role of AI in researching health alternatives, and how biohackers can use this compound for various skin issues.

Topics discussed

Intro: Hypochlorous acid for healing Ad: The One wearable for stress and sleep Ad: iRestore red light therapy for hair and skin Dave's Amazon blister and caffeine tattoo story What is hypochlorous acid and how it works HOCL vs. bleach, peroxide, and antibiotics Regulatory limits on medical claims Biohacking philosophy and selective killing Manufacturing challenges and stability of HOCL Ad: Gatlan personalized longevity care Ad: Viome full body intelligence test Combining HOCL with red light and identifying the beetle Chronic wounds, biofilms, and eczema treatment Cosmetic industry regulation and product integrity Ad: Puri fish oil and omega-3 index Ad: Wealthfront cash account MCT oil quality and HOCL safety profile Traditional medicine vs. functional approaches Using AI for health research and literature review Analyzing user reviews and clinical evidence GHB history and psychedelic research Outro and disclaimer
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